Determining
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈtɝmɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Determining is an adjective meaning Determinative; causal.
Meaning
Determinative; causal.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of determine
Example Sentences
This is suggestive that financial clout is a more determining factor in trade policy outcomes than voting power.
He suggested that social factors are even more determining than biological factors and emphasized that low levels of stress and high levels of social connection are more protective than not smoking, eating a good diet, and exercising regularly.
The discourse of the community economy thus questions the practice of singling out certain activities as necessarily or invariably more important, more independent, more determining of economic “health” and distinguishing them from those that are more expendable, dependent, and less determining or potentially destructive within the economy.
Synonyms for determining
Depending on context, synonyms include crucial, determinant, determinative, deciding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crucial, deciding, decisive, determinant, determinative, acknowledging.
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